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Author: Mel Lacy

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Read more about the article For such a time as this….

For such a time as this….

  • Post author:Mel Lacy
  • Post published:18 March 2020
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How to care for children and young people in the midst of a global pandemic

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Read more about the article ‘The Hate U Give’

‘The Hate U Give’

  • Post author:Mel Lacy
  • Post published:4 December 2018
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'The Hate U Give' is one of the latest Hollywood blockbusters to hit our cinema screens, but in lots of ways it might feel pretty alien to those of you reading this.

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Read more about the article Treasure the D6 moments!

Treasure the D6 moments!

  • Post author:Mel Lacy
  • Post published:15 October 2018
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If you turn to Deuteronomy 6, you find an aspirational vision for parents charged with the spiritual nurture of their brood. It is concerned is the transmission of faith from one generation to the next.

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Read more about the article 8 Things to Remember When Teaching Kids Theology

8 Things to Remember When Teaching Kids Theology

  • Post author:Mel Lacy
  • Post published:9 October 2018
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The charge to raise children in the knowledge and love of God is clearly given in the Bible, and teaching theology is one of the ways to fulfil that charge.

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Read more about the article 7 Ways to Engage Little Minds with Big Truth

7 Ways to Engage Little Minds with Big Truth

  • Post author:Mel Lacy
  • Post published:9 October 2018
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Isn’t it too hard to teach theology to little kids? If there’s one question I’m frequently asked, that’s it.

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Read more about the article Welcome to the Growing Young Disciples blog

Welcome to the Growing Young Disciples blog

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  • Post published:8 October 2018
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Over time we pray that this blog will become a significant encouragement, resource and source of theological stimulation to all those who seek to nurture and care for children and young people in the Christian faith.

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    Timetable

    Fortify. Belfast.

    10:30am

    Coffee

    10:45am

    That the next generation might know
    An exposition of Psalm 78

    11:30am

    Coffee

    11:45am

    Teaching to reach the heart

    12:30pm

    Lunch

    1:30pm

    Seminars

    • Understanding Gen Z in order to disciple them well
    • How to plan an all age service
    • Understanding the spiritual development of kid’s and youth

    2:30pm

    Seminars

    • The importance of Illustration and application in kid’s and youth ministry
    • Understanding Generation Alpha in order to disciple them well
    • Partnering with parents in kid’s and youth ministry

    3:30pm

    Closing Session

    4:00pm

    Finish

    Friday 2nd

    7:00pm – Dinner
    8:00pm – Evening Session
    9:15pm – Ice Cream Social

    Saturday 3rd

    8:00am – Breakfast
    9:00am – Praying & Planning in Teams
    10:30am – Coffee
    11:00am – Morning Session
    12:30 – Lunch
    2:00pm – Seminar & Workshop Programme
    4:30pm – Afternoon Session
    5:30pm – Farewell